Mount Tsukuba
筑波山
A dual-peak mountain featuring a historic shrine, scenic ropeways, and a famous plum grove within a quasi-national park.
What it is
- A 877-meter mountain with two distinct peaks named Nantai and Nyotai
- One of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains located within a quasi-national park
- Land owned by Tsukuba Shrine stretching from the mountainside to the summits
- A site known for granite formations and the legendary toad oil sales pitch
What to see
- A plum grove at 250 meters elevation containing 1,000 trees
- Slopes where small Fukure oranges are cultivated in warmer areas
- Views from the cable car and ropeway that provide access to the peaks
- Natural rock formations composed of granite and gabbro
Getting there
- Shuttle buses connect Tsukuba Station directly to the mountain trailheads
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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